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Atomic Structure of Rutherfordium
Atomic Radius:
Atomic Volume:
Covalent Radius:
Cross Section (Thermal Neutron Capture) 
a/barns:
Crystal Structure:
Electron Configuration:1s2
2s2p6
3s2p6d10
4s2p6d10f14
5s2p6d10f14
6s2p6d2
7s2
Electrons per Energy Level: 2,8,18,32,32,10,2
Shell Model
Ionic Radius:
Filling Orbital:
Number of Electrons (with no charge): 104
Number of Neutrons (most common/stable nuclide): 157
Number of Protons: 104
Oxidation States:
Valence Electrons: 6d2 7s2
Chemical Properties of Rutherfordium
Electrochemical Equivalent:
Electron Work Function:
Electronegativity: N/A (Pauling); N/A (Allrod Rochow)
Heat of Fusion: kJ/mol
Incompatibilities:
Ionization PotentialFirst:
Valence Electron Potential (-eV):
Physical Properties of Rutherfordium
Atomic Mass Average: 261
Boiling Point: 5800K
Coefficient of lineal thermal expansion/K-1: N/A
ConductivityElectrical: Thermal: 0.23 W/cmK
Description: A man made radioactive element and the first transactinide element.
Flammablity Class:
Freezing Point: see melting point
Heat of Vaporization: kJ/mol
Melting Point: 2400K
Physical State (at 20°C & 1atm):
Specific Heat:
Regulatory / Health
CAS Number
53850-36-5
NFPA 704Health: Fire: Reactivity: Special Hazard: Radioactive
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